JOSEPH BLAKE
Tomball,TX
Summary
Dynamic Security Specialist with over 15 years of progressive experience in security operations and management, holding an Active SECRET security clearance. Expertise in providing comprehensive regional security management oversight and administering Information, Industrial, and Personnel Security Programs. Recognized for developing and coordinating security requirements for classified contracts and ensuring compliance with security regulations. Proven ability to assess security threats, address compromises and implement effective mitigating strategies while communicating security guidelines effectively to diverse stakeholders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Security Operations
39th Security Forces Squadron
Incirlik Air Base, Turkiye
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Led a team of 278 employees to tackle operational deficiencies, drafting a comprehensive Base Defense Plan that notably streamlined emergency management processes across two key airlift locations.
- Responsible for implementing protocols and procedures to facilitate proper classification and declassification of critical information, ensuring compliance with established security standards throughout the plan's execution.
- Supervised the successful installation of security systems across capital projects, completing multiple initiatives ahead of schedule and within budget parameters, and enhanced communication among 34 units across seven locations, valued at $184.5M.
- Managed a significant installation access issue valued at $6.4M by optimizing procedures for contracted airline transportation services, effectively coordinating 32 trips for approximately 1,700 individuals.
- Directed a team of 98 security personnel to implement mobile security measures that protected $18B in assets during a stringent stockpile reorganization for the United States European Command.
Director, Installation Security
374th Security Forces Squadron
Yokota Air Base, Japan
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Filled the Senior Advisor role for 30 days, leading a diverse team of 298 personnel across 12 departments, while implementing corrective measures to strengthen regional force protection.
- Comprehensive assessments of the security environment contributed to enhanced operational readiness and a fortified strategic posture, ensuring all personnel aligned with the outlined security requirements.
- Readied the wing for the assumption of the MQ-4 mission by leveraging base defense expertise, and leading full-spectrum site survey teams.
- Upgraded two area designations and relieved sortie constraints, successfully widening aerial coverage by 28%, directly contributing to identifying and mitigating potential threats during critical operations.
- Championed the development of 36 employees by chairing two promotion review boards, which resulted in three annual award winners.
- Integrated resilience training and removing mental health stigma through the delivery of 26 courses resulted in 19 inactive employees being returned to duty, creating a more capable workforce dedicated to maintaining security protocols and operational efficiency.
- Applied newly acquired Project Management certifications to complete a $3.3M vehicle barrier project, concluding a five-year hiatus.
- This initiative ensured that installations met rigorous safety standards while directly supporting the command's mission objectives, reinforcing a culture of compliance and readiness for future security enhancements.
Operations Manager, Human Resources
39th Security Forces Squadron
Incirlik Air Base, Turkiye
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Crafting an Admin Specialty job shadow program during an installation flex schedule following the COVID outbreak, which provided on-the-job training for 5 Team Chiefs, enhanced the understanding of classification and declassification processes, impacting 508 employees.
Manager, Security Operations
51st Security Forces Squadron
Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Served as a four-time Senior Security EOC Representative, successfully aligning United States Forces and Korea's defense plans with the Republic of Korea's Air Force Operations Center during six high-stakes training events.
- This position involved overseeing the coordination of 128 personnel, which enhanced compliance with classification procedures and ensured that effective classification protocols were met, subsequently identifying 16 outstanding performers instrumental to operational security.
- Directed a team of 65 personnel, alongside four military working dog units, through 84 patrols, which successfully safeguarded 12,000 residents and ensured the security of 60 aircraft and an infrastructure valued at $4B.
- The robustness of this security operation generated 9,000 sorties, proving essential in proactively addressing and mitigating potential threats to national security assets during critical periods.
Manager, Security Operations
569th USFPS / 435th AEW Staff Agency
Ramstein Air Base, Germany
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Developed a specialized team of 33 individuals for discreet personnel and aircraft protection for the United States Africa Command.
- This group facilitated security for 16 aircraft and 84 missions, successfully executing 281 sorties while safeguarding 2,400 personnel and 1.9 million tons of cargo across 17 African nations.
Manager, Security Operations
51st Security Forces Squadron
Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Managed 91 patrol responses while overseeing 25 SCIFs, 68 buildings, and emergency dispatch centers, safeguarding the Seventh Air Forces’ regional assets inventory valued at $3.6B.
- Verified 600 documents, 2,000 entry authority lists, and NSA registers, ensuring zero security breaches and reinforcing the integrity of information management.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Criminal Justice, Antiterrorism Officer’s Course Level II/III, Emergency Management Operations Course, Data Analytics, Hostage Negotiation Course, Security Forces Advanced Officers Course, National Incident Management Systems 300/400, Professional Manager’s Certification, Green Belt Continuous Process Improvement, Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II, Senior Noncommissioned Officers Academy
Skills
- Program Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Communication
- Conflict resolution
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Policy Writing
- Cross-functional Team
- Risk Management
- Teamwork
- Regulatory Compliance
- Information Security
- Physical Security
Timeline
Manager, Security Operations
39th Security Forces Squadron
03.2024 - 03.2025
Director, Installation Security
374th Security Forces Squadron
02.2022 - 03.2024
Operations Manager, Human Resources
39th Security Forces Squadron
01.2021 - 01.2022
Manager, Security Operations
51st Security Forces Squadron
12.2018 - 12.2020
Manager, Security Operations
569th USFPS / 435th AEW Staff Agency
11.2016 - 11.2018
Manager, Security Operations
51st Security Forces Squadron
10.2015 - 10.2016
Associates of Applied Science - Criminal Justice, Antiterrorism Officer’s Course Level II/III, Emergency Management Operations Course, Data Analytics, Hostage Negotiation Course, Security Forces Advanced Officers Course, National Incident Management Systems 300/400, Professional Manager’s Certification, Green Belt Continuous Process Improvement, Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II, Senior Noncommissioned Officers Academy
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